Colombia's Samuel Sanin Ortiz "Sasmis" Claims Victory at Roland Garros eSeries
Wildlife Studios has crowned Colombian player Samuel Sanin Ortiz "Sasmis" as champion of the Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault 2025 for Tennis Clash. The eighth edition of this premier esports tournament broke new ground by introducing a competitive team format, challenging finalists to prove their skills in both individual and team play.
The championship culminated in an electrifying finale watched by hundreds of live spectators and thousands more streaming on YouTube and Twitch. What made this year's event particularly special was the inclusion of professional tennis mentors, with former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli and ATP Top 10 veteran Gilles Simon serving as team coaches.
The coaching teams were split with Simon guiding Adjua Boucher "Renapower" (USA), eventual champion Sasmis (COL), runner-up Eugen Mosdir "AreidY" (GER) and Alessandro Bianco "ΔLEX" (ITA). Across the net, Bartoli mentored Hizir Balkanci "Hizir" (TUR), Randy Van Haele "RSMKN" (BEL), Omer Feder "Omer" (ISR) and Anyndia Lestari "Anyndia" (IDN).
After intense matches showcasing strategic depth and digital tennis mastery, the championship boiled down to an epic showdown between Sasmis and AreidY. The Colombian phenom dominated with a 3-1 set victory (7-10 / 10-4 / 10-7 / 10-3), executing precision shots and court awareness that left spectators in awe.
"This victory means everything," an emotional Sasmis shared after his win. "The countless hours of practice, the mental preparation - it's all paid off in this incredible moment. The atmosphere at Roland-Garros electrified every match, and I'm already looking forward to defending my title next year!"
The tournament also made headlines with the official introduction of four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka as Tennis Clash's first real-world athlete character. This landmark addition marks a new era for the mobile tennis simulator that's been the official platform for Roland-Garros eSeries since 2022.
For those inspired to take their own shot at digital tennis glory, Tennis Clash offers free downloads on both the App Store and Google Play. Fans can also relive all the championship moments through the official tournament livestream archives.
